Another of the seven Canadian regulars, and a rising star, on the P-G-A Tour is coming to Saskatoon in support of the Synergy 8 Community Builders “Drive for Kids Campaign” this year.
Adam Hadwin (pictured) will be here as one of the headliners for the 16th annual golf tournament and dinner on September 5. Come that date, Hadwin may have stories to tell about representing Canada in the golf event at the Paris Olympics this summer. He is also, currently, ranked 19th on the P-G-A Tour’s Fed Ex Cup points lost. Fellow Canucks Mackenzie Hughes and Nick Taylor have been the last two stars in town for the event. Additional guests will be announced in June. Following is the news release from Synergy 8…..
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Saskatoon Sk, March 15th, 2024 – Synergy 8 Community Builders www.synergy8.ca are excited to announce that Adam Hadwin will be coming to Saskatoon in support of this year’s “Drive for Kids Campaign”. Adam is currently ranked 19th on the PGA FedEx Cup rankings and is another one of Canada’s “Top Golfers” who may be representing us at this year’s Olympics. The golf tournament and dinner will take place on Thursday, Sept 5th. There will be additional guests announced in June!
“We are extremely excited to have Adam Hadwin agree to come to Saskatoon” states Troy Davies Synergy 8 campaign chair, “Over the past 15 years we have brought in some golf legends that include Fred Couples, John Daly, Tom Watson and many more. Over the last couple years we have focused on Canadian goflers as they are quickly becoming some of the best golfers in the world! Makenzie Hughes and Nick Taylor (prevoius guests over the past couple years) helped us out by calling Adam and sharing how amazing the people are in Saskatoon, and for Adam to come check us out”.
Background
Synergy 8 Community Builders are a non-profit organization who’s primary mission is to cultivate and foster collaboration with local businesses and community stakeholders to identify needs that will benefit all children in Saskatchewan. Each year Synergy 8 hosts the “Drive for Kids Campaign” which includes sport celebrities from the PGA Tour, NHL, and CFL. Since 2009, Synergy 8 has raised 11.65 million dollars that has gone directly back into the community of Saskatoon and surrounding area.